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ن ه ف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be very rare and possibly obsolete. It is primarily associated with the meaning of confusion or bewilderment, as indicated by a single lexicographical source.

Derived headwords

النَّهْفnoun
  1. 1.
    Confusion, bewildermentclassical

    A state of being confused or bewildered, a lack of clarity or understanding.

Parallel reading

النهف أهمله الليث الجوهري
Al-Nahf was neglected by Al-Layth Al-Jawhari.
وقال ابن الأعرابي: هو التحير
And Ibn Al-A'rabi said: it is confusion.
كما في اللسان والعباب
As in Al-Lisan and Al-Ubab.
وأغفله في التكملة
And he neglected it in Al-Takmilah.